Post-doctoral Research Fellow

We seek a highly motivated future leader to join our team's laboratory at City-St George’s. The postholder will lead an Alzheimer’s Society-funded project to investigate white matter pathology in cerebral small vessel disease and dementia. We are particularly interested in oligodendrocytes, OPCs and myelin. The project will access post mortem human brain tissue from the Rush-based ROS-MAP-MARS cohorts. 

Responsibilities include planning experiments and analysing data; handling of human tissue samples; immunohistochemistry and histopathology; RNA and protein biochemistry; spatial proteomics (imaging mass cytometry); maintenance of tissue archives and databases.

Key attributes of the successful applicant include:

• PhD in a relevant subject
• Substantial experience of histological techniques
• At least one published paper as first, or last, or senior author
• Good knowledge of brain biology, Neuroscience or neuroanatomy
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards when working under pressure

For further information about this position and to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

The School of Health and Medical Sciences is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors. 

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.  

Please quote reference: 206-25-R

Closing date:   18 June 2025    

Interview date: 11 July 2025               

Proposed start date: 01 September 2025

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